Tracing South Africa’s electrifying history from early telegraph usage in 1860 to today’s frequent blackouts and soaring prices, it’s clear that Eskom’s in a pickle. From being the pioneer of bright ideas, like illuminating railways in 1881, to now juggling load-shedding schedules, Eskom seems to be stuck in a dark loop. Between large-scale corruption, non-payment issues, and an overburdened middle class, South Africa’s power crisis isn’t flipping the switch anytime soon.
Pause before downing that cup of coffee; the path as a contributor for Captain Words isn’t the tranquil $8-per-1000-word utopia.
While there’s the appeal of remote work and flexible schedules, crafting 10,000 words while managing household chores isn’t suited for the timid or those with shaky internet connections.
Amidst project challenges and occasional hunger pangs, you delve into the realms of iGaming, diamonds, and the unanticipated challenges of freelancing on the spot.
Aspire for advancement up the ladder and discover a more bountiful treasure trove. Don’t let go of your aspirations, but ensure your day job remains within reach.
Bumblebees, nature’s handy GPS-using, spoon-tongued pollinators, are in serious trouble. Thanks to modern farming practices, these flying pollinators face the threat of home eviction and pesticide poisoning.
However, hope lies in plant diversity, reduced pesticide use, and bee-friendly community projects. So, let’s get buzzing and help these smart little creatures before their tiny suitcases get packed!
Tom Gillespie, fifth among eight siblings, was born in 1907 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa.
After initially embracing barber-hood, military life caught his fancy. He served, got married, cut hair, served again, then settled in Kimberley.
In 1947, at only 40, he concluded his life’s whirlwind adventure, leaving a legacy of an absent father and husband, despite the merits earned in his military career.
In a time when time is literally money, here’s a quirky inch-high bottle of time, a forgotten but used-to-be-handy surfing and telephony companion, that ignites a night of dreaded listlessness. It inspires hypnotic contemplation and a startling realization: maybe this relentless hourglass has the power to pause after all!
Found a box of faded memories gathering dust? Faces obscured by a film fog thicker than a mystery novel? Fear not, fellow nostalgia-seekers!
Detours to dreams! Cancelled flights launched epic adventures. This post chronicles a pandemic pivot: trading dream destinations for the wild, confusing world of digital nomadism. Swap boardrooms for breathtaking views, ditch resumes for freelance hustles. It’s bumpy, the sunrise from your laptop is no reality. But the journey? Priceless.
Life during pandemic times: A tumultuous blend of constant travel, vanishing job offers, and precariously teetering freelance work. But wait, it’s not all gloom! Sprinkle in a chaos-induced family reunion after 40 years, the stressful soothing of a stressed mum in isolation, and a stubbornly elusive passport from Namibia. Who says variety is dead?
Prepare to swap reality for the realm of the unknown as you explore the cosmic vistas of Walvis Bay’s Salt Works. Think alien landscapes, balletic birds, and a backdrop that smells a bit like sulphur. It’s a mix of sci-fi fantasy and a salt shaker’s dream, complete with the unsung symphony of industrial toil. Don’t be fooled, behind the wonder and charm hides a gritty dance with nature!
Looking for a creative freelancer? Jack of all trades here! I juggle graphic design, photography, adventure, and occasional volunteering. Free on weekends and moonlight hours until 2025. Try me for tiny website designs, but no E-commerce for now, sorry! Old handwork? Refer to the dXine.co.za archives.
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